Fourth Grade Curriculum

The fourth grade curriculum continues to focus on educating students in the ways of Christ through the Commandments and Beatitudes. As students work through the school year, they will develop a deeper appreciation of Language and Literature through exposure to various genres. In addition, they will build upon previously learned skills to enhance Mathematical concepts, explore the history of Indiana, and engage in a variety of hands on Science activities.

Religion

Education in faith remains the primary goal, as students are presented with an overview of the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. Scripture readings are used to guide the students to live a life closer to God. In addition, students study the Our Father, lives of Mary and different saints to use as models of faith. Students also attend weekly mass, a monthly Stewardship program, and participate in Family Life.

Language Arts

Students expand their vocabulary through weekly reading of fiction and nonfiction stories. They also focus on phonemic awareness, using correct grammar through daily practice, fluency through oral reading, spelling, writing expository, narrative, and descriptive texts, and comprehensive skills such as summarizing, fact/opinion, main idea, and drawing conclusions.

Math

Students solve problems using various strategies, multiply and divide whole numbers, explore principles of geometry including area and perimeter, expand their knowledge of fractions, learning about measurement in standard and metric units, analyze data on charts and create charts as well, learn about probability and statistics, and work on daily problem solving.

Science

Through the use of the scientific methods, demonstrations and experiments, students explore the world around them including: Life sciences, Earth sciences, and Physical sciences.

Social Studies

Students will focus on the geography, government, people and history of Indiana. Students will also get to experience life in early Indiana with a trip to Connor Prairie.

Technology

Students will practice correct finger placement and their keyboarding skills the first 10 minutes of class., They will focus on understanding Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. They will do research on the web as well as learn about internet safety. They will also have fun learning by playing reading and math games.

Music

During music class, students will combine rhythms, understand note values, understand how to read notes on a scale, explore purposeful movement like marching, swaying, stomping, and clapping, and get to learn how to play the recorder.

Art

Physical Education

Indiana State Standards are incorporated into games and exercises. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship and teamwork, respecting others, trying many types of sports, self-assessment and goal setting for physical fitness, and making healthy life choices.